Communications Specialist

ROGERCO, Inc. (ROGERCO), an integrated technology and communications consultancy specializing in public affairs, public relations, marketing, branding, and crisis management, is seeking a full-time Communications Specialist to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (Code 103) Corporate Communications team in Dahlgren, VA.

The Communications Specialist plays a key role in shaping clear, compelling communication products that tell cohesive, mission-driven stories for internal and external audiences. This position develops and edits a wide range of content—including news and magazine articles, press releases, and fact sheets—ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to AP Style and Navy public affairs guidance. The role also provides editorial oversight and guidance to subordinate organizations’ communications staff.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with exceptional writing, editing, and fact-checking skills, experience working in a federal environment, and an active SECRET clearance (or eligibility for an interim clearance).

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Develops and delivers internal and external communication products supporting NSWCDD missions, programs, and workforce initiatives.

• Writes, edits, and prepares for publication news stories, feature articles, press releases, leadership messages, and announcements in accordance with AP Style and Navy/DoD public affairs guidance.
• Translates complex engineering and scientific information into clear, accurate, and audience-focused communication products.
• Produces and manages visual and digital content, including photography, short-form video, graphics, and social media posts, to highlight mission activities and achievements.
• Collaborates with leadership, technical subject-matter experts, and communications staff to support command messaging and key events.
• Performs editorial review, fact-checking, and quality control to ensure accuracy, consistency, and readiness for public release.
• Ensures all communication products comply with OPSEC, classification, release, records-management, and accessibility requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, public affairs, or related degree OR a minimum six (6) years of related experience in editing documents working in a military/engineering/technical/research, development, or testing environment
• US Citizen
• Active Secret Clearance

• Proven ability to support communication programs and products, media relations programs, community relations, special events, and photography support
• Experience in research, conducting interviews, writing, editing, and obtaining release/approval for articles, feature stories, news releases, and statements, including electronic, web based, and hard copy material
• Proficient in writing, formatting, editing, and maintaining a range of print and digital media
• Knowledge of Section 508 compliance standards and how to create products that adhere to these standards
• Thorough knowledge of AP Style
• Exceptional writer and copy editor
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and self-motivation
• Ability to function in a face-paced and deadline-driven environment
• Ability to understand highly technical material to disseminate to a wider audience
• Must be local – This is a non-remote position

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability